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Corinthia

Dreaming enjoy a winter weekend in the lap of nature? Then , the area Corinthian is definitely your destination! Just follow the national road Athens – Patras and after two hours of comfortable driving your dream will come true .

From here begins the journey
If your time is limited , choose your base for a centerpiece as Xilokastro , Stymphalia or Trikala. The staggering – almost alpine – nature Corinthian , embellished by two mountain lakes and several picturesque villages spread out – for the most part of – on the slopes of bedside Zireia ( Kyllini ) ∙ the second highest mountain in the Peloponnese , after Taygetos . The parties must visit are:

Stymfalia
Covered Mountains’ Zireia , the village with the tinkling sources , is belted by myths and legends as the thick reeds of the homonymous lake Hercules held the 5th of feat , killing the Stymphalian hens, man-eating birds with bronze wings who infested the place . It is 61 km W of Corinth .

Worth Seeing
The lake Stymfalia , this wonderful wetland, home to more than 143 bird species , some of them rare. Enjoy a romantic walk on the dreamy lakeside area and watch the bird observatories of the low-flying feathered inhabitants. If you love hiking , follow the environmental paths starting from here will take you to places of outstanding natural beauty.

The Museum Environment Stymfalias

The ruins of the ancient city Stymphalos, north fringes of the lake .

The impressive ruins of the Cistercian Monastery Zaraka, just outside the village , with a history that reaches back to 1236 and columns reminiscent of Gothic churches of the 13th century .

The picturesque village Kaliani to enjoy a beautiful hike to the monastery of Agia Paraskevi is tucked into ravine

Trikala
The charming village is by far the most developed tourist infrastructure in the village of Corinthian . With an open view of the mountains to the Corinthian , literally hidden in the forest , spread over successive neighborhoods : the Lower , the Middle and Upper Trikala .

Worth seeing :

In Kato Trikala , the stone square with old growth trees and the churches of St. Demetrius ( 1697 ) and St. John ( 1853 ) .

The Church of the Transfiguration ( 9th century).

In Ano Trikala , mansion Notaraion home and birthplace of Saint Gerasimos .

The monastery of Agios Vasilios ( 17th c.) , A lush environment .

The valley Flabouritsa between the mountain ranges of the Great and Little Ziria .

The cave where, according to mythology, Mercury was born on the west side of Flampouritsa with remarkable stalagmites and stalactites.

Feneos
Mountain village in a green environment near the archeological site . The surrounding area is called ” Corinthian Switzerland ‘ thanks to the unparalleled nature of beauty .

Worth seeing :

The Ancient Feneo , with the ruins of the ancient city . In nbspKalibia ( Ancient Feneos ) is the Archaeological Collection , with findings from the excavations in the area.

The pond Glory , formed by the dam Velo – Glory in the river Olbia . The surroundings are breathtaking and worth the walk round trip. In the center of the lake ( connected to the mainland with a narrow strip of land ) is the Paliomonastiro ( 14th c.) .

The three-storey monastery of St. George ( 1693 ) , very close to Lake Glory , where you’ll have spectacular views of the area . During the Ottoman period , the monastery functioned as a “secret school” ( today , the space has been converted into a small museum ) . During your visit , do not forget to try the sweet rose, you make the monks .

In plain gorgeous Feneou , growing high quality potatoes , beans , lentils and nuts that can be bought from shops.

The picturesque villages of Upper Zireia Tarsus ( close to which is the “Lady of the Rock “, a small castle of the 14th-15th c.) , Lower Tarsus , Strait , Goura , Messina and Moshi .

Mountain activities
The term Zireia is an ideal destination for hikers . Since almost all the villages begin scenic trails that span the miles and drive on mountain tops , in other villages or lush forests. Among the many options you suggest the path that starts from the road Stymfalias – Chestnut and ends at position Mycenaean castle , from where the view of the lake and the archaeological site of Stymfalos is unique . Very beautiful is also the trails in the Lake Dasiou particular that as the village Karya . If you select the drive (4×4 preferably) one of the most interesting routes starts from Kiatopros in plain Stymfalia . Equally impressive is the one that leads to the village of Goura (cross plateau Skafidias through fir forest Black Logos) . Alternatively , you can follow the route of Feneou towards the Monastery of St George or the Middle Trikalapros plateau Zireia .